Wheat Gluten Isolate for Seitan from Germany
Purified wheat gluten powder specifically processed for making seitan, a meat substitute in vegetarian cuisine. It qualifies under HTS 1109.00.90.20 as other wheat gluten, having undergone starch removal but not concentrated to vital levels.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Ensure allergen labeling declares 'wheat' prominently per FDA rules for gluten products
• Obtain gluten purity certificates to prevent confusion with pharmaceutical wheat proteins in Chapter 30
• Test for heavy metals common in wheat processing to meet US food safety import standards